ELEPHANTIASIS NOSTRAS OF THE LIPS - A CASE-REPORT

Elephantiasis nostras (EN) is a clinical entity that usually presents as a persistent swelling of the lower extremities. It has been related to recurrent lymphangitis of bacterial origin that causes a fibrosis and thickening of both epidermal and connective tissue. Although very rare, EN has been previously reported in the lips. This is the first c ase reported in the oral medicine literature that describes EN involvi ng the lips. We describe the clinical features and a differential diag nosis of the lip lesions and a treatment protocol to which this patien t has responded. A diagnosis of EN should be entertained in patients w ith chronically edematous, scaling lip lesions.